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Silver Skies
The eclectic Osborne Village shop
stocks fair-trade products, clothing
and curios from around the world.
452 River Ave, 204-949-9497
Ten Thousand Villages
Fair-trade and handmade store features
home decor, food and gifts from
around the world. Beautiful reversible
throws are made from recycled saris
by women in Bangladesh. 134 Plaza
Dr, 204-261-0566; 963 Henderson Hwy,
204-661-5545
for gifters
Best of Friends Gift Shop
Located in the Millenium Library,
this non-profit shop stocks reading-
related gifts, jewellery, stationery and
more. 251 Donald St, 204-947-0110
Boutique du Festival
Home base for Festival du Voyageur
gifts, this year-round shop stocks
iconic red sashes, leather and fur
mukluks and mittens. 233 Provencher
Blvd, 204-237-7692
Canadian Museum for Human
Rights (CMHR) Boutique
Commemorative accessories bear the
CMHR logo, fair trade and ethically
sourced products, including clothing,
bags and stunning jewellery.
85 Israel Asper Way, 204-289-2000
Humboldt’s Legacy
This shop is a haven for the eco-
conscious shopper. Earth-friendly
products like bamboo apparel,
sari throws and cruelty-free care
products. 167 Lilac St, 204-772-1404
The Forks Market Stores
Aida Crystal, Coal and Canary;
dconstruct, Gilbert’s Stones,
204-956-5193; Two Rivers, 204-947-
0186; Teekca’s Aboriginal Boutique
204-946-0539, The Forks Market Info
Kiosk, 204-947-9236 All locations
found at The Forks Market, 2nd floor.
Golden Boy Gift Shop
Tucked off the entrance to the
Legislative Building, the small shop
is packed with Manitoba themed
products – from souvenirs to books
to jewellery. 101-450 Broadway, 204-
945-8628
Lake Life
Bringing the woods, the water and
the wilderness to Winnipeg, this
retailer stocks women’s clothing and
accessories for cottage and home.
440 Academy Rd, 204-256-9875
Made Here For You
Located in the Richardson Centre
building, the new shop features the
work of more than 90 local makers
and artisans. A portion of all proceeds
goes towards Manitoba children’s
charities. L14-1 Lombard Place
Radiance
Metaphysically focused store boasts
locally made and imported products
such as aromatherapy, candles, books
and crystals. 7-875 Corydon Ave,
204-284-4231
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Tara Davis Studio Boutique
Canadian designers’ and companies
products from clothing to handmade
cards fill this bright and welcoming
space. 246 McDermot Ave,
204-504-8272
Tiny Feast
Cute boutique specializes in
stationary with clean, artful design.
Swoon over pretty notebooks and
housewares. 217 McDermot Ave,
204-942-5889
Thomas Hinds Tobacconist
Upscale specialty store for cigar buffs
with walk-in humidor, a selection of
premium imported cigars, pipes and
tobacco. 185 Carlton St, 204-942-0203
Wild Things
Gifts for all ages, including nature
and animal souvenirs, educational
toys, t-shirts and sweatshirts, nature
inspired jewellery and relaxation
audio tapes. Assiniboine Park Zoo,
204-927-6061
Winnipeg Architecture
Foundation
Pins, mugs, magnets and colouring
books are emblazoned with drawings
of iconic Winnipeg buildings at the
foundation’s H.Q. 266 McDermot
Ave, 204-960-8097
for gourmands
BeeSpace
Multi-purpose venue allows visitors
to watch the harvesting of local
honey, attend workshops and
purchase local honey products. 196
Osborne St, beeproject.ca
The Canister
More than 100 varieties of black,
flavoured and green teas. Godiva
chocolates, flavoured hot chocolate
and flavoured coffee beans are
offered. 121 Osborne St, 204-474-0407
Cornelia Bean
Tea, coffee, chocolate, and
accessories shop on the posh
Academy Road strip. More than
200 varieties of loose tea and 18
freshly roasted coffees from around
the world. 417 Academy Rd,
204-489-5460
D.A. Niels
Professional chefs and home cooks
shop here for Le Creuset tableware,
Staub cookware, Japanese knives
and other unique kitchen supplies.
485 Berry St, 204-953-2345
Fromagerie Bothwell
A truly unique and authentic made-
in-Manitoba shopping experience.
From a wide assortment of best
cheeses to locally made products.
136 Provencher Blvd, 204-505-2144
The Happy Cooker
A toy store for the culinary
inclined. Village institution carries
colorful high-quality kitchen,
table and barware and molecular
gastronomy kits. 464 Stradbrook Ave,
204-453-2665
Scoop n’ Weigh
Spices, specialty flours, snacks,
candies and health foods.
1770 Taylor Ave, 204-489-1031
Sweet Impressions
Nut-free bakery specializing in
designer hand-iced cookies and
cupcakes. Gifts for bakers sold on-
site. 669 Stafford St, 204-237-0743
for hobbyists
Artist’s Emporium and Framing
Over 12,000 square feet of supplies
for all art projects. Custom-made kits
to suit your interest. 1610 St James
St, 204-772-2421
Scrapbookers Anonymous
A line up of supplies for crafters
include card making kits,
embellishments, quilling papers
and stamps. Classes available.
2067 Portage Ave, 204-774-9414
for home decorators
As Time Goes By
Cozy shop boasts country inspired
home decor. An extensive Christmas
collection of ornaments and lights.
442 Academy Rd, 204-414-9205
Blue Hills Design
Home accessories, gifts, art and
housewares in unique designs fill
this decorative store. 165 Lilac St,
204-487-1151
Blue Moon
A collection of contemporary home
furnishings from around the world,
including unique petrified wood and
solid teak pieces. 109 Pacific Ave,
204-452-7096
Design Manitoba
Canadian-made contemporary
designs for every room, including
chic and clever solutions for small
spaces and charming home decor
accessories. 101-326 Wardlaw Ave,
204-453-2390
EQ3
Winnipeg-based chain offering
a wide range of contemporary
furniture and accessories for the
bedroom, dining room, living room,
kitchen, and office. 1545-B Portage
Ave, 204-988-6905
Five Small Rooms
Contemporary and traditional
fine china, silverware and crystal,
unique gift items and jewellery.
2-1176 Taylor Ave, 204-488-8099
For Space Sake
Find clutter-busting organizational
furniture and accessories to simplify
your living space. Decorative objects
abound for the bathroom, kitchen and
office. 1824 Grant Ave, 204-488-2633
Grace & Co. Ltd
This bright and modern lifestyle
boutique carries everything for
home and body. Shelves are stocked
with one-of-a-kind items such as
printed place papers and milk soap.
556 Academy Rd, 204-292-9394